By Gill Lewis (author) , Irina Avgustinovich (illustrator) Part of the The Island Vet series
"Enjoy a trip to the Haven Islands in this charming and inspiring series."
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Interest Age 7+ Reading Age 7
Every book in this island set series by Gill Lewis charms, but this episode is particularly cheering.
Tall ships are arriving at the Haven Islands where Tia and her best friend Nat live, and the subject of old sea legends comes up, including that of Mother Carey’s chickens, said to alert sailors to oncoming storms. In fact, the ‘chickens’ and lighthouse keeper Mrs Eddison’s ‘fairies’ are Storm Petrels, which do take shelter behind ships at sea in wild weather.
Readers learn lots about these little birds in the story, as do Tia and Nat, who also demonstrate how children, even the youngest, can improve things for wildlife through their actions and campaigning.
Life on the island is described so warmly, its little community so perfectly brought to life, that young readers will feel as though they’ve visited Tia and Nat. Published by dyslexia specialist Barrington Stoke, the book is designed to be accessible to all readers, and recommended to all here too.
Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.
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Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?
Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms?
There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in Gull Have Bay. Tia and Nat don't believe any of them to begin with. But when Nat's dad helps unravel the truth, they learn about a seabird that's in danger.
Can Tia and Nat find a way to help, and will it allow them to rediscover the magic of the real world all around them in their island home?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Gill Lewis has adored animals for as long as she can remember. From building a mini hospital for insects in her garden as a child, to working as a vet in the wilds of Africa, her life has been full of fascinating wildlife adventures. She now lives in Somerset with her family and their pets, which include dogs, chickens, and a rescued Shetland pony. She dreams up stories in her treehouse, surrounded by squirrels and plates of biscuits. Her books have won and been shortlisted for numerous awards. A Street Dog Named Pup is the first book that she has also illustrated herself.
Gill’s writing has earned her numerous awards such as the UKLA Children’s Book Award and the Little Rebel Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.
Gill lives in Somerset.
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Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis. Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Island Vet 5 Storm Bird Magic and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Island Vet 5 Storm Bird Magic features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Animal Stories, Romance / Relationship Stories, The Natural World, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 7+, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 9+, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Island Vet 5 Storm Bird Magic was written by Gill Lewis and published by Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Island Vet 5 Storm Bird Magic has 58 pages
Yes it is part of The Island Vet series
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